Chorley man convicted of 'flashing while balancing pie on head' will challenge his conviction

A man who was found guilty of flashing at a road junction after dancing around with a pie on his head is to appeal his case.
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The trial of Steven Gaskell went viral after magistrates convicted him of the bizarre offence outside The Elephant and Castle public house in Adlington, near Chorley.

The 32-year-old, of Lewis Close, Adlington, denied a charge of exposure with intent to cause alarm or distress, but was found guilty by the magistrates’ bench.

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He was sentenced in December to a curfew and was ordered to sign the Sex Offender’s Register for five years.

Gaskell is now pursuing an appeal.

A hearing date has been set for April 9 at Preston Crown Court.

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